2026-2027 Kindergarten Teacher - Special Education

CAPITAL SCHOOL DISTRICT; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Capital School District in Dover, DE is seeking an Elementary Teacher in a Special Education C Setting for a 10-month assignment. Salary and work year are established by the Board.

Eligibility includes a Delaware teaching license with Elementary Teacher certification and an additional Special Education certification. The position may be temporary if hired after the contractual start date; duties include creating a safe classroom, individualized plans, and collaboration with families and

Qualifications

• Possess or be eligible for a valid Delaware teaching license and be certified as an Elementary Teacher in accordance with 14 Del. C. 1521.
• Additional certification in Special Education of Students with Disabilities per 14 Del. C. 1571.
• Be able to perform essential job functions including exerting between 20-50 lbs of force.
• Strong content knowledge of elementary education, including special education.

Responsibilities

• Creates a safe and supportive classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students.
• Plans and implements a personalized program of study that meets all students' needs, interests, and abilities.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Provides a standards-based, content-aligned learning framework that establishes clear goals and objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Prepares rigorous instruction measured by dynamic assessment for assigned classes, and maintains evidence of preparation provided upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's mission statement through the routine use of high-yield strategies for instruction, environment, and social-emotional learning.
• Employs a variety of evidence-based instructional techniques and instructional strategies that are culturally responsive.
• Engages families to support student achievement and communicates individual social-emotional and academic progress in a two-way, non-threatening manner.
• Collaborates with the student support team to support student behavioral and mental health needs and set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Participates actively in professional growth activities, collaborative groups, and Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
• Must be able to teach/serve students remotely and in person depending on the needs of their students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Content knowledge

Special education

Teaching certification

Education

Delaware Elementary Teaching License

Elementary Teacher certification (14 Del. C. 1521)

Special Education (Students with Disabilities) certification (14 Del. C. 1571)

Job description

Elementary Teacher - Special Education C Setting

Terms of Employment:

10 Month teaching assignment. Salary and work year to be established by the Board.

Temporary if hired after the contractual start date for teachers

Reports to:

Salary range and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience in accordance with Board of Education Policy.

Evaluation:

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation and Department of Education guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess or be eligible for a valid Delaware teaching license and be certified as an Elementary Teacher in accordance with 14 Del. C. 1521.
• Additional certification in Special Education of Students with Disabilities per 14 Del. C. 1571
• Be able to perform essential job functions including exerting between 20-50 lbs of force.
• Strong content knowledge of elementary education, including special education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creates a safe and supportive classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students.
• Plans and implements a personalized program of study that meets all students' needs, interests, and abilities.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Provides a standards-based, content-aligned learning framework that establishes clear goals and objectives for all lessons, units, and projects.
• Prepares rigorous instruction measured by dynamic assessment for assigned classes, and maintains evidence of preparation provided upon request of immediate supervisor.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's mission statement through the routine use of high-yield strategies for instruction, environment, and social-emotional learning.
• Employs a variety of evidence-based instructional techniques and instructional strategies that are culturally responsive.
• Engages families to support student achievement and communicates individual social-emotional and academic progress in a two-way, non-threatening manner.
• Collaborates with the student support team to support student behavioral and mental health needs and set and maintain appropriate standards of classroom behavior.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Participates actively in professional growth activities, collaborative groups, and Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
• Must be able to teach/serve students remotely and in person depending on the needs of their students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hand and /or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift an/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Standard Requirements:

• Favorable Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check for the candidate who is offered employment
• Tuberculin Test and physical
• Mandatory Direct Deposit of paycheck

The Capital School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, citizenship or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, against victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, or stalking, or upon any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies should be directed to the Title IX, District 504 and ADA Coordinators: Capital School District, 198 Commerce Way, Dover DE 19904. Phone [phone]